'I went to the underrated Christmas market and it's easily one of London's best'

There’s a market in the heart of London that I thought was just a string of street food stalls. However, this Christmas, I uncovered a hidden door that leads to an entirely new world.

This festive season, the market has transformed into a two-floor festive wonderland that turns into a real-life snow globe. It’s Seven Dials Market!

For Londoners dreaming of a snowy Christmas, this market hits the mark. It ‘snows’ every day here, and I thought it was fake snow, but it leaves your jacket damp!

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Celebrate a snowy Christmas at Seven Dials Market (Image: MyLondon)

To keep the experience mess-free, umbrellas are handed out in the designated ‘snow zone.’ The snow shows happen at 8:30 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and three times on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 4:30, 6:30, and 8:30 pm.

Special festive shows are also scheduled on December 23rd, Christmas Eve, December 30th, and New Year’s Eve. However, the magic is brief; it only lasts two minutes, so I was only able to catch it from the top floor.

You are given an umbrella to 'protect' you from the snow (Image: MyLondon)

Beyond the snow, the market is full of twinkling lights and festive décor, fully immersing visitors in Christmas cheer. It’s an ideal spot for food lovers, too, with so many unique dishes to choose from.

I tried Lucky’s Hot Chicken Christmas French Toast, priced at £15, which combines crispy chicken and sweet toast - amazing!

Exploring further, since it was also my first time at this market, I had Yum Bun’s Tofu Bao Bun, which was crispy yet light, with a delicious black bean mayo and garlic choi sum. Their Katsu Aubergine bun, while flavourful, was a bit too salty for my taste. Each bun is £5.50, or two for £10.50.

I tried Syrian food for the first time at this market (Image: MyLondon)

I also discovered Arnabeet and tried Syrian food for the first time. It really reminded me of Greek or Turkish food.

I ordered a platter with roasted aubergine with tahini, crispy cauliflower with pomegranate, fresh salad, and the creamiest hummus I’ve had in London. Though the cauliflower was slightly greasy, the overall dish was fantastic, and just £14.

The real highlight of my visit though was dessert at Little Pudding, a viral London favourite. They specialize in hot doughnut bread-and-butter puddings with unique twists. Prices start at £6.95.

Little Pudding is one of the most delicious desserts in London (Image: MyLondon)

I had the pistachio version, topped with pistachio crème and a scoop of ice cream. It was hands down one of the best desserts I’ve had in London - but be prepared to queue, as it’s incredibly popular.

If you’re craving snow and festive vibes alongside exceptional food, Seven Dials Market is a must-visit this Christmas. It may not snow across London, but here, you can make your snowy dreams come true.

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